IRS Regulations for 401K Plans

Just like any 401K plan, you may now wish to fund your plan and maximize it to the highest potential possible. Of course, you always have and, should exercise, the option of funding your plan with contributions….both employee deferrals and profit share contributions. But, you have other options available to you, should you desire, get fund your plan as much…read more →

I often receive many inquiries related to loans permitted from a qualified plan, such as a 401K plan, but also including 403(b) and 457 plans. I always advise that while loan provisions are an attractive feature to a 401K, including a self-directed 401K, it is only my job to educate on what is permissible, and not that they should exercise…read more →

For those of you who have your own self-employed businesses that does not employ any other individual (other than potentially your spouse), keep in mind for your retirement contribution plans that the 401K is not your father’s 401K. Well, actually, it kind of is, as the IRS doesn’t differentiate between a 401K plan sponsored by an employer with employees vs….read more →

Well, before you think that this is going to be really boring….and it very well may be….let’s define what EGTRRA is and why it is your friend. EGTRRA is the acronym for the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, and was established in 2001. Quite simply, EGTRRA defined and permitted the self-employed individual the ability to participate in a 401K…read more →

Well, yes and no. So, let’s explain. In the eyes of the IRS, a 401K is a 401K. There is probably no where in the IRS code where you will see any reference to Self-Directed 401Ks, Solo Ks, I-Ks and so on and so on. All those terms are more marketing driven than actual IRS terms. However, the IRS does…read more →